need updated dosage

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well my tanks all coming together nicely andjust wanted a update on dosage.The tank is now 4 1/2 months old and here are my parameters
alk 10.6 (too high talk about later)
mag 1350
cal 425
no3 0
po4 0.2
sal 1.025
ph 8.3
Ok now im on my second bag of zeo and dosing as described
bak/food daily for 2 wks then3 drops each 2xs/wk
start 0.2 mil 2x's/day
amino acid 4 drops daily
cup carbon change every month
zeolite change every 6 weeks
So i know alk is to high i have my reactor effluent set at 7.05 which is not low to be driving up alk ,and im using io and oceanic mix at 7 alk to try to drive it down.I have about 30 frags and small colonies all doing fine i would appreciate any comments and also a revised dosing schedule if needed for zeo thank you ,mike luciano

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Hi Mike, turn off the CR & allow the alk to fall slowly into range ~7.5[6-8]. Use more Oceanic for a time to help with lowering alk while maintaining Ca/Mg.

On the first zeolite exchange, Bak & Food are only dosed every other day for the 1st 2 wks. with new zeolites, then dose each 2x's/wk. Bob

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thanks bob should i change anything with start 2 or keep everythin the same

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Hi Mike, if your coral colors are a little weak, then increase Start2 to 0.2ml 3x's/day with 3 zeolite-cleanings/day. Also knead the carbon bag daily, Bob

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thanks bob how long should i stay on this path nad when should i report again or is this my long term dosing thanks mike

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Mike, the dosage will vary dependent on nutrient reduction, appearance of your corals, etc. This regimen looks good for a time if your corals appear bright & colorful. Just post-up if you have any concerns. Bob

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just one more thing bob, what do you stop dosing when you get po4 levels to 0(start2)if forget i just want to know for my own records thanks,mike

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Depends on coral color, Mike. I have been at Hanna 0.00 for sometime now, but at first I decreased my zeo-dosages greatly. Hanna didn't change, but my coral color lighten, becoming a little dull. I then upped my zeo-quantites & added K-Balance with strengthening in the colors. Short answer, depends on the appearance of your corals Bob